Question:
Advice Needed On Liquid Iron- How to keep it down?

Dr put me on liquid iron, and just about every time I take it, it makes me throw up. If I can get it down it will stay there, I just can't get it down 3 out of 4 times I take it. I've tried everything. Mixing it with juice. Taking a mouthfull of juice, then throwing it back (using the juice to coat my mouth to get it down. It usualy works when I have to take liquid loratabs). Nothing works! It's supposed to be citrus flavord, but I can't stand it! Any suggestions? I go see my doc next week and will talk to him then, but in the meantime, does anyone have suggestions?    — mellyhudel (posted on June 12, 2003)

June 14, 2003
I was able to find chewable iron with vitamin C at the vitamin shoppe. You can order them online. It truly saved me during the post time time that you can't take pills. Hope it helps :)
   — Goodgirl

June 14, 2003
What kind of iron is it? If it is ferrous SULFATE, that is very rough on anyone's tummy, esp ours. And not well absorbed. There are many other kinds that can be used without pain.
   — vitalady